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Urban Japan: The Sword and the Scone
A walk through Ikoma's Hozan-ji temple, and a valley filled with contradictions, where ancient wisdom helps reveal the beauty of openness and human…
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Patrick M. Lydon
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Urban Japan: Hidden Worlds and The Act of Tasting
There are countless new worlds hidden in plain sight. On a quiet mountain just outside Osaka, discovering them begins with the smallest bite.
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Urban Japan: The Neighborhood is a Dojo
In a neighborhood that feels more like a communal living room than a city, one well-placed body slam might just hold the power to change the world.
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Urban Japan: The Benefits of Neighborhood Factories. Really.
From handmade goods to industrial production, Japan’s neighborhood factories offer more than just jobs—they play a crucial role in creating sustainable…
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Urban Japan: The True Cost of Cars and Parking
Free street parking is not exactly free, and most Americans are paying a lot for it without knowing. This week we look at the real cost of street…
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Urban Japan: Why Is It So Good?
This week starts a series revolving around the neighborhood below, a typical urban neighborhood in Japan.
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